A.N: PLEASE READ CH. 34 HARMONY. It use to be the Author's Note I wrote a while back but it is a NEW chapter it's self.

INT.- ALEXANDRIA- DAY

DAYS LATER...

The rains have moved on leaving behind the relief of calmer, Spring like weather from the muggy Summer days.

Abraham passively listens to Eugene in pre- conversation as they stand at the guard post on their watch shift.

EUGENE

I don't believe so. There was an abundance of knowledge

in the old world that not too many people posses today.

Therefore, things can't possibly return to the state it was.

I predict this whole conundrum has pushed reset on humanity

in more than one way. Perhaps new cultures will

emerge, maybe even languages.

ABRAHAM

Um Huh.

Abraham peer through binoculars to scan the inside of the community. Of all the other activities members are in engaged in, one particular catches his attention. Abraham's curiosity strikes when he spots Daryl walking to Tessa's house on the far side of the community. He observes Daryl's cautious behavior as he strolls up and waits at the door.

EUGENE (O.S.)

I reckon in other parts of the world, places like Japan

or Singapore, have probably put together more pieces of this

puzzle. I know I was a flat face fraud the first time but

I think we should reconsider and get to the depths of this matter.

Then Tessa opens the door and Daryl goes inside.

ABRAHAM

Man the post. I'll be back.

Abraham heads to the ladder and climbs down.

INT.- ALEXANDRIA- DARYL & TESSA'S HOUSE- DAY

Daryl doesn't get far into the living room when he is suddenly caught off guard. His body slams back first onto the sofa. Like a predator on prey, Tessa prowls on top of him initiating her interest as Daryl submits and embraces her. His strong hands glide from her upper back to her waist before finally taking hold of her lady lumps. Even though Daryl draws contentment from the softness of Tessa's tawny skin, he squeezes her cheeks and gives one a smack before wondering under the red robe.

What's this? Easy access. Letting him explore, Tessa rears up to unbutton his shirt. When she reaches the end, she unfastens his belt and jeans. Their breathing increase as they hungrily go for one another.

Between their back and forward days of seeing each other, Daryl's desire for Tessa grows and vice versa. Though sex is somewhat "new" to them, the desire is something deeper. Genuine love made their intimacy so much sweeter. Though he didn't come for it, Daryl picks up a certain aroma from his female that further arouses him. He senses that Tessa is obviously in heat and his instinct is to take care of it.

A few passionate moments later both are half exposed. Still on top, Tessa's robe hangs off her upper half and Daryl's manhood peeks just above his jeans. Before the couple could really get to it, a knock at the door catches their attention. They stop before a series of knocks follow. Daryl places Tessa off to the side and gets up to investigate. He takes a peak out the window while fixing his clothes as much as possible.

DARYL

Shit... It's Abraham.

CUT TO:

Abraham knocks continuously at the door. Movement is heard and seen as the curtains shift a bit. Daryl opens the door and composes himself but Abraham isn't fooled. He observes Daryl's altered attire from the half way buttoned shirt that still exposes his chest to his unfastened belt and unzipped pants.

DARYL (CONT'D)

Hey... w'sup?

ABRAHAM

You and Tessa still going on that run today?

DARYL

Yeah. We were just getting ready.

Abraham catches a glimpse of Tessa over Daryl's shoulder fixing the robe around her. She gathers some things up off the floor and casually walks away as to conceal what really happened.

ABRAHAM

Uh huh... Yeah well, I would like to request some things on a personal scale.

He hands Daryl a piece of paper.

ABRAHAM (CONT'D)

A few things on that list let's be real discrete about.

(Beat) Though you could probably use item three for yourself.

Daryl glances at the list to notice the item then looks back up at Abraham who gives him a certain look before turning to walk away. Daryl closes the door.

INT. - CONVENIENT STORE- DAY

It's midday and D & T are out on their scheduled run. They've arrived at a small town with corner shops to find their needs. In an isle on his knees, Daryl scrambles for some items underneath a shelf. He picks up a small box of something and views over it just as Tessa walks over with a bag of items.

TESSA

(Teasing)

Condoms? Is there another woman I should know about, Mr. Dixon?

Daryl reaches under the shelf scrambling for other boxes.

DARYL

It's for Abraham and Sasha. They're not quiet ready yet so they're trying to play it safe.

TESSA

Not quite ready? (Beat) They're planning a baby?

Daryl glances up at her and nods. Tessa ponders this a moment.

TESSA (CONT'D)

Oh...

Daryl gets up and stuffs the rubbers in his pack before checking around and under the shelf one more time.

DARYL

Looks like that's it.

Daryl swings the pack over his shoulder and heads off with Tessa following.

The front of the store is in shambles like everything else in this apocalyptic world. Tessa jumps onto the cashier counter and swings over to the other side behind the register with Daryl behind her. They search about until Tessa pulls something off of the shelf bringing a medium box down with it. She steps back as it hits the floor and it's contents scatter. Daryl goes to her.

DARYL (CONT'D)

You alright?

She nods and looks down at the mess. The box contains packs of varies cigarettes cartons. Tessa picks up a pack and hands it to Daryl.

TESSA

It's your favorite kind.

Daryl takes it but tosses it back on the floor.

TESSA (CONT'D)

What are you doing?

DARYL

You don't like it.

Daryl turns away from his habit as Tessa softly smiles. She senses a genuine change in him. A change for the good that happened surprisingly fast and unexpectedly. She steps over the wasted boxes of toxic and follows him out.

How was it for the first day back? Let me know! :)